Islamabad, January 22, 2026 : The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works met under the Chairmanship of Senator Nasir Mehmood to review the implementation status of the Committee’s recommendations regarding the non-payment of salaries to erstwhile Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) employees and to examine issues related to Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) projects. The meeting was attended by Senator Hidayat Ullah Khan, Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan, Senator Bilal Ahmed Khan, Senator Khalida Ateeb, Senator Husna Bano, and Senator Jan Muhammad. Senator Shahadat Awan attended the meeting as the mover of the starred question.
The Committee expressed serious concern over the non-payment of salaries to employees absorbed in various ministries, divisions, and departments following the dissolution of Pak PWD. The Committee took serious notice of the matter and highlighted that 253 employees have not received their salaries since July 2025, causing severe financial hardship and making it difficult for them to meet their basic needs.
The Secretary Housing informed the Committee that 89 percent of the absorbed employees are receiving their salaries. He further stated that the primary issue relates to the requirement of additional budgetary allocations, and that the Finance Division has assured the release of funds to the concerned ministries, divisions, and departments. The Finance Division informed the Committee that it has not yet received any request for additional budget allocation from the Intelligence Bureau; however, the issue would be resolved promptly upon receipt of the requisite request. The Secretary Establishment and the Secretary Housing assured the Committee that the matter would be resolved at the earliest. The Chairman directed the Intelligence Bureau, along with other departments that have not released salaries of absorbed employees, to attend the next meeting and submit a detailed report. The Chairman further assured full support to the absorbed employees of Pak PWD.
The Committee also received a briefing on the issue of non-vacation of government accommodations by retired government employees. It was informed that following the Committee’s intervention, four government accommodations have been vacated, while the remaining are expected to be vacated soon. The Chairman ordered stern action and directed the submission of a compliance report in the next meeting.
Additionally, the Committee was briefed on the bidding process for the award of contract for the Lifestyle Residency Project. The Committee pointed out serious concerns and questioned the accountability of the FGEHA Board’s decisions. The Committee expressed concern over delays in project completion and questioned why the project has been lingering for such a prolonged period. The Committee also remarked whether it is the responsibility of the government to provide residential facilities to retired government officials.
The Committee was informed that FGEHA plans to call Expressions of Interest by the end of March 2026 to finalize the project. The Secretary Housing assured the Committee that no new projects would be initiated until the completion of ongoing projects.
The Committee also received a briefing on issues faced by allottees of PHA-F Residencia, Kurri Road, Islamabad. After thorough deliberation, the Chairman directed the allottees and PHA management to engage with each other to resolve the issues. He further directed that residents obtain completion certificates from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and PHA to submit a report upon resolution of the matter.